Backend Software Engineer

Embedded Alliance seeks a Backend Software Engineer to design scalable backend services, implement RESTful APIs, and integrate data sources for a Linux-based analytics and decision-support platform.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, validate, and maintain backend services using Java or Python
• Design and deploy RESTful APIs to support core features and integrations
• Apply solid object-oriented design to build scalable, maintainable systems
• Develop and optimize SQL queries to support functionality and performance
• Collaborate with external teams to understand data sources, interfaces, and access patterns, translating requirements into backend integrations
• Contribute to technical design discussions and backend architecture decisions
• Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments
• Diagnose and resolve issues across application and database layers
• Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering standards

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree required; or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 8–12 years of experience
• Minimum experience: 6 years
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to pass a polygraph
• Strong backend experience with Java or Python
• Proven ability to design and develop RESTful APIs for scalable application functionality
• Solid SQL experience, including writing and optimizing queries across relational databases
• Proficient in Linux-based environments
• Ability to work independently and drive solutions to moderately to highly complex technical challenges

Technologies

• Java
• Python
• RESTful APIs
• SQL
• Linux
• Apache Airflow
• PostGIS
• Spring Boot
• Django
• GitLab
• Jenkins
• Docker
• OpenShift
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• Azure

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation

• Salary: USD 105,000.00 - 185,000.00 per year

Experience

• Software Engineering or Computer Science: 8 years (Preferred)

Security Clearance

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location

• Onsite in Gaithersburg, MD

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration technologies
• Experience with geospatial data and querying, e.g., PostGIS
• Experience with Spring Boot, Django, or similar backend frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
• Experience working in Agile development environments